FSH vs Partial service history
Discussion
I'm considering buying an s2 cab.
Blue, linen interior, 1990, One owner from new. 149,000 miles. No accidents, Not been used as a track day car.
Full Porsche service history until 50k miles. Then no history available until very recently.
Apparently 3k spent recently (receipts available). Work carried out inlcuded new starter motor, new alternator, new brakes and new tyres among other things. (I haven't seen the car yet so don't know exactly what other work was carried out).
The belts need to be changed in the very near future. (I'm guessing this will cost me roughly £350 at JZ)
All the electronics relating to the hood mechanism have been fixed recently too. I can't remember if he said he has the receipt for this.
All work carried out after 50k was not by Porsche or a Porsche specialist, but a local garage. The owner has asked the garage for the missing receipts/printouts of the work they carried out. However, the garage has changed owners and the new owner hasn't kept all the previous records so the receipts are not available.
He is asking 7k for it. I think thats a little too much considering the missing history and the high mileage. Although I know these cars go on for donkeys years. (I have an S2 already - which i'm considering selling - contact me if you're interested - haven't advertised it anywhere yet.)
Going back to the matter at hand, what is the general opinion? Should I stay away from it? Would I have problems selling it a year or two down the line because of the missing history and high mileage? Will it need an engine rebuild soon? What do you think is a fair price for the car?
I'll be viewing the car on Friday so any tips as to what I should look for greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Jabriel
Blue, linen interior, 1990, One owner from new. 149,000 miles. No accidents, Not been used as a track day car.
Full Porsche service history until 50k miles. Then no history available until very recently.
Apparently 3k spent recently (receipts available). Work carried out inlcuded new starter motor, new alternator, new brakes and new tyres among other things. (I haven't seen the car yet so don't know exactly what other work was carried out).
The belts need to be changed in the very near future. (I'm guessing this will cost me roughly £350 at JZ)
All the electronics relating to the hood mechanism have been fixed recently too. I can't remember if he said he has the receipt for this.
All work carried out after 50k was not by Porsche or a Porsche specialist, but a local garage. The owner has asked the garage for the missing receipts/printouts of the work they carried out. However, the garage has changed owners and the new owner hasn't kept all the previous records so the receipts are not available.
He is asking 7k for it. I think thats a little too much considering the missing history and the high mileage. Although I know these cars go on for donkeys years. (I have an S2 already - which i'm considering selling - contact me if you're interested - haven't advertised it anywhere yet.)
Going back to the matter at hand, what is the general opinion? Should I stay away from it? Would I have problems selling it a year or two down the line because of the missing history and high mileage? Will it need an engine rebuild soon? What do you think is a fair price for the car?
I'll be viewing the car on Friday so any tips as to what I should look for greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Jabriel
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